AMA Awards the Woman in Medicine Award
The AMA Woman In Medicine for 2005 is Dr Ngaire Brown from Humpty Doo in the Northern Territory.
Dr Brown was named winner of this prestigious award during the opening ceremony of the AMA's National Conference in Darwin today.
The Woman in Medicine Award is presented to a woman who has made a major contribution to the medical profession.
This award goes to a female medical practitioner who has outstanding commitment to quality patient care, medical research and input into public health initiatives.
Dr Ngaire Brown is an Aboriginal woman originally from the south coast of New South Wales and one of the first half dozen identified Aboriginal medical graduates in Australia.
Dr Brown graduated from the University of Newcastle and has obtained a Masters of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. She is currently an Advanced Trainee with the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine.
Her positions have included Indigenous Health Advisor to the Federal AMA, Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales and the Australian national University; and Manager of Preventative Health Programs for World Vision Australia's Indigenous Programs.
In 2002 - 2003 she was the foundation Chief Executive Officer for the Australian Indigenous Doctors Association.
In her role as CEO, she was responsible for establishing a federal secretariat, accessing funding and developing local, national and international indigenous professional networks.
She also found time to participate in various forums pertaining to Indigenous Health policy, research, workforce and education.
Dr Brown is a valued member of the AMA's Taskforce on Indigenous Health.
27 May 2005
CONTACT: John Flannery (02) 6270 5477 / (0419) 494 761
Judith Tokley (02) 6270 5471 / (0408) 824 306
Dr Ngaire Brown (0428) 892 960